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MANGALORE SEZ LIMITED
Annual Performance Review for FY 2017-18
Annual Revenue Requirement for the Distribution
and Retail Supply Business for the Control Period
FY 2019-2020 to FY 2021-2022 and Tariff Petition
for FY 2019-2020
FILED ON 29th November, 2018
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Submitted to
KARNATAKA ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION
By
MANGALORE SEZ LIMITED
29th November, 2018
BEFORE KARNATAKA ELECTRICITY REGULATORY
COMMISSION
AT BANGALORE
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BEFORE KARNATAKA ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION AT
BANGALORE Fling No__________
Case No_________
IN THE MATTER OF
An Application for approval for Annual Performance Review for FY 207-18 and
Annual Revenue Requirement and Expected Revenue from Charges (ERC) for wires
and supply business of Mangalore SEZ Limited, Mangalore for the Fifth control period
covering the financial years 2019-20, 2020-21 and 2021-22 and approval of tariff filing
for FY 2019-20 of Mangalore SEZ Limited under Section 61 & 62 of the Electricity
Act,2003 read with relevant Regulations of KERC (Tariff) Regulations including KERC
(Terms and Conditions for Determination of Tariff for Distribution and Retail Sale of
Electricity) Regulations, 2006.
AND
IN THE MATTER OF
Mangalore SEZ Limited (MSEZL), Mangalore.
AFFIDAVIT
1. I, V. Suryanarayana, S/o V. Srinivasa Rao, aged 50 years, Chief Operating
Officer, Mangalore SEZ Limited, Mangalore, do solemnly affirm and say as
follows.
2. I, V. Suryanarayana, dealing with Regulatory Affairs, Mangalore SEZ Limited,
Mangalore, duly authorized to make this Affidavit. The Managing Director,
Mangalore SEZ Limited has accorded the approval on 15th December, 2016
(the powers and authorities of Managing Director are granted by the Board of
Directors of Mangalore SEZ Limited in the 2nd Board Meeting held on 8th July,
2006).
3. The statement made in Chapters 1 to 14 and the related Annexure of ERC
herein now shown to me are true to the best of my knowledge and the
statements made in Chapters 1 to 14 are based on information I believe to be
true.
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4. Solemnly affirmed at Mangalore on this 22nd November 2018 that the contents
of the above Affidavit are true to the best of my knowledge, no part of it is false
and no material information has been concealed there from.
For Mangalore SEZ Limited
Place: Mangalore
Date: 22.11.2018
Authorized Signatory
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ABBREVIATIONS A&G Administrative and General
ARR Aggregate revenue requirement
APR Annual Performance Review
CERC Central Electricity Regulatory Commission
CAPEX Capital Expenditure
CWIP Capital Work in Progress
Cr Crore
D:E Debt to Equity Ratio
ERC Expected Revenue from Charges
FAC Fuel Cost Adjustment Charges
FY Financial Year
HT High Tension
GSS Grid Substation
GFA Gross Fixed Asset
KPTCL Karnataka Power Transmission Company
KERC and Hon’ble
Commission Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission
KV Kilo volts
KVA Kilo volt Amperes
KW Kilo Watt
KWh Kilo Watt hours
LT Low Tension
MAT Minimum Alternate Tax
MESCOM Mangalore Electricity Supply Company
MRPL Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd
MSEZ Mangalore Special Economic Zone
MSEZL Mangalore SEZ Limited
MUs Million Units
MVA Mega Volt Amp
MYT Multi Year Tariff
O & M Operation & maintenance
ONGC Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Limited
OMPL ONGC Mangalore Petrochemicals Limited
RBI Reserve Bank of India
R & M Repairs and Maintenance
RoE Return on Equity
SEZ Special Economic Zone
SPV Special Purpose Vehicle
TDS Tax Deducted at Source
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Table of Contents
Chapter
No.
Chapter Heading Page
Number 1 Statutory Adherance 11 - 12
2 MSEZL in Brief 13 - 16
3 Segregating Licensed and Non-Licensed
activities of MSEZL
17 - 24
4 Annual Performance Review – FY 18 25 - 40
5 Revised Estimates for FY 19 41 - 42
6 Sales Forecast 43 - 44
7 Capital Investment Plan 45
8 Distribution Loss Trajectory 46 – 47
9 Power Procurement Plan 48 – 49
10 MYT Filing Common Issues 50 – 55
11 ARR for Distribution Wires & Supply Business for
MYT control period FY 20, FY 21 and FY 22
56 – 64
12 Combined ARR for MYT Control Period FY 20,FY
21 & FY 22
65
13 Tariff Revision Proposal for FY 20 66 – 69
14 Prayer 70
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ARR F I L I N G F O R M A T S
Sl.
No. Item
Distribution
Form
Number
Page
Nos.
1. Revenue Requirement & Revenue GAP RR-GAP 71
2. Profit and Loss Account A1 72
3. Balance Sheet A2 73
4. Cash flow Statement A3 74 – 75
5. Aggregate Revenue Requirement A4 76
6. Capital Base A5 77
7. Cost of power purchase D1 78
8. Revenue from sale of power D2 79
9. Revenue from subsidies and grants D3 80
10. Non-tariff income D4 81
11. Repairs and maintenance cost D5 82
12. Employee cost D6 83
13. Employee costs – Additional Information D6A 84
14. Administration and General charges D7 85
15. Depreciation D8 86
16. Loans and debentures and interest charges D9 87 – 88
17. Sale and Leaseback assets D9A 89
18. Details of expenses capitalized D10 90
19. Other debits D11 91
20. Extraordinary items D12 92
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21. Net prior period credits / (charges) D13 93
22. Contributions, Grants and subsidies towards
cost of capital assets D14 94
23. Gross Fixed Assets D15 95
24. Net fixed assets D16 96
25. Work in progress (Capital expenditure) D17 97
26. Receivables against Sale of Power (DCB) D18 98
27. Tariff category wise DCB D18A 99 -100
28 Energy flow diagram for distribution system FY 19 – FY 24
D19 101 – 106
29 Existing tariff and proposed tariff D20 107
30 Revenue at existing tariff and proposed tariff D21 108
31 Expected Revenue when Proposed Tariff is
introduced for a Part Year
D22 109
32 Embedded cost of service of supply of
electricity
D23 110
33 External Subsidy (Allocation of external
subsidy among consumer classes)
D24 111
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ARR F I L I N G ANNEXURES
Sl.
No.
Item Annexure
Nos.
1 MSEZL Audited Financial Statement for FY 18 I
2 Statutory Auditor Independent Report for FY 18 Licensed
Activity II
3 Calibration Report III
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N O T E
In this application:
Previous year is defined as Financial Year 2017 – 18
(Referred as FY – 18)
Current year is defined as Financial Year 2018 – 19
(Referred as FY – 19)
Ensuing year is defined as Financial Year 2019 –20
(Referred as FY – 20)
MYT Period is defined as FY 2019-20 to FY 2021-22
(Fifth Control Period FY 20-22)
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1. STATUTORY ADHERANCE
A. In accordance with The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms
and Conditions for Determination of Tariff for Distribution and Retail Sale of
Electricity) Regulations-2006, every Distribution Licensee is required to file an
application for approval of ARR and ERC under the MYT framework for the
Control Period. The filing for the Control period shall have to be made by the
licensed within a period not less than 120 days before the commencement of
the Control Period. The filing shall be for the entire Control Period. The filing shall
be in the same form as specified in the KERC (Tariff) Regulations, with year wise
details for each year of the Control Period, duly complying with the principles
for determination of ARR as specified in these Regulations.
B. The Hon’ble Commission has vide Notification dated 06th August, 2018 has
notified on fixation for Fifth control period for FY 20 to FY 22.
C. As per the Extraordinary Gazette Notification dated 3-3-2010 issued by Ministry
of Commerce, Government of India, the Developers / Co-Developers of a
Special Economic Zones notified under sub section 1 of section 4 of SEZ act
2005, shall be deemed a distribution licensee as per Section 14 of the Electricity
Act 2003.
Consequently, MSEZL has consistently filed tariff petition for determination of
Distribution and Retail Supply Tariff for FY 16, FY 17, FY 18 and FY 19. The Hon’ble
Commission has approved the ARR and passed tariff orders for all the
respective years and has approved the APR for FY 17.
The content of latest order dated 14th May, 2018 passed for ARR FY 19 is as
under:
The Hon’ble Commission has approved to carry forward the deficit of
FY 18 as per Commission’s RP-08/2017 order dated 26.10.2017
Rs.3.91 Crore. This includes the FY 16 revenue deficit of Rs.0.60 Crore
and FY 18 revenue deficit of Rs.3.31 Crore.
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The Hon’ble Commission through its tariff order dated 14th May, 2018 for
FY 19 has concluded that the deficit of Rs.3.91 Crore which ought to
been paid by consumers and recovered in FY 18 be recovered from
the consumers in proportion to the actual energy consumption by the
consumers.
The Hon’ble Commission has for FY 19, approved a Net ARR of Rs.42.14
Crore (including carry forward revenue deficit of Rs.3.91 Crore).
The approved retail supply and distribution tariff FY 19 under four
categories is HT Industrial - Rs.200/KVA and Rs.6.85/kWh for energy
charges; HT Construction - Rs.240/KVA and Rs.10.00/kWh for energy
charges; LT Industrial - Rs.190/KVA and Rs.6.35/kWh for energy charges;
LT Construction - Rs.240/HP and Rs.10/kWh for energy charges.
D. MSEZL is presently filing the APR for FY 18, ARR and ERC for Fifth Control period
FY 20 to FY 22 and tariff petition for FY 20.
E. Further, in the APR for FY 18 we have also considered the 26th October, 2017
order read with the tariff order dated 14th May, 2018 for FY 19 to carry
forward the FY 18 net revenue deficit of Rs.3.91 Crores as accrued revenue
and arrived at the net deficit. The regulatory methodology followed is
explained in the later pages.
F. The content of this application is in accordance with the Retail supply tariff
guidelines notified by Hon’ble Commission.
G. As part of this exercise, MSEZL will provide such information as may be
stipulated by the Hon’ble Commission from time to time. For any additional
information not previously known or available to us at the time of filing the APR
for FY 18 and ARR for FY 20 the information would be placed as additional
submissions for the kind consideration of the Hon’ble Commission.
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2. MSEZL in brief
2.1 Profile of the company
The Government of India has, over the last decade, adopted a multi-pronged
approach for promotion of foreign investments in India. Government of India
announced, the SEZ Policy, to enable the creation of SEZs in the country with a
view to provide an internationally competitive and hassle-free environment for
exports. This policy was intended to make SEZs an engine for economic growth
supported by quality infrastructure complemented by an attractive fiscal
package, both at the Centre and the State level, with the minimum possible
regulations.
Mangalore SEZ Limited (MSEZL) is an SPV co-promoted by Oil and Natural Gas
Corporation Limited (ONGC) (26%), Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services
Limited (IL&FS) (50%), Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board (KIADB)
(23%) and Kanara Chamber of Commerce and Industries (KCCI) and others
(1%).
Based on the availability of contiguous parcel of land, MSEZ has been notified
as a Sector Specific SEZ for Petroleum & Petrochemical sector in 2007, spread
over 1620 acres. The development of SEZ will cater to the intermediate
petrochemical units and downstream petrochemical industries adjacent to
MRPL refinery and the existing aromatics complex of OMPL.
Now, MSEZL being upgraded to Multi Product SEZ can attract investments from
sectors viz., Petroleum & Petrochemical Products, Plastics, IT & ITES, Pharma,
Textiles and Manufacturing & Others. Currently, MSEZL has attracted
investments from Petrochemicals, Pharma and Food Processing Industries.
Our Esteemed Consumer Profile is as under:
Sl. No Customers
1 ONGC Mangalore Petrochemicals Limited
2 Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Limited
3 Syngene International Limited, a Biocon Company
4 Catasynth Specialty Chemicals
5 Cardolite Specialty Chemicals LLP
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6 Trident Infra Private Limited
7 Authentic Ocean Treasure
8 Gadre Marine Export Private Limited
9 Yashaswi Fish Meal & Oil
10 Shree Ulka LLP
11 MSEZL utility installations numbering twelve
2.2 Brief Introduction of Licensed Activities (Electrical Network)
a) MSEZL has constructed 110/33/11KV substation (GSS-03) with installed
capacity of 40MVA, which can be augmented, to 80MVA to cater power to
various units. Though MSEZL is a multiproduct SEZ, majority of industries
located in it are petrochemical industries and as per the norms of OSID,
MSEZL receives and distributes power to all its consumers by underground
cables only. A stable and quality power supply is provided to 11KV
consumers through Ring Main Units which are inter linked with UG cables and
for 33KV consumers the supply is directly fed through radial feeders
emanating from 110/33/11KV GSS-03.
b) The 110/33/11KV GSS-03 of substation receives stable power from the nearby
220/110/11KV Main Receiving Sub-station of KPTCL at Bajpe for which 13.939
acres of land within the MSEZL area is leased to KPTCL. From this receiving
substation, MSEZL has laid twin circuits of copper underground cables of
110KV class 400-sqmm cable to GSS-03, each circuit is capable of delivering
80MVA power, with an augmentation. The total route length of the twin
circuits is 1.9 KMS.
c) In the upstream 220/110/11KV Main Receiving Sub-station of KPTCL is
sourced through the 220KV Double circuit line from Kemar to Kavoor. This
line is integrated to the grid network of KPTCL and further to the southern grid
of India.
d) Based on the existing consumer’s requirement and requirement of power for
upcoming industries, the Grid substation with 40 MVA capacities is capable
of catering power until FY 2022.
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2.3 Map of Existing electrical network
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2.4 Consumers Profile as on 31-03-2018
As on 31 March 2018, the Company was providing power supply to consumers
at different voltage levels, as given below:-
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Sl.
No.
Class of Consumer
No. of
consumers
Voltage
class
Sanctioned
load MVA
1 HT - Industrial 10 33/11KV 19.865
2 LT - Industrial 5 440 V 0.146
3 HT - Construction 1 11KV 2.0
4 LT - Construction 3 440 V 0.208
Total 19 22.219
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3. Segregating Licensed and Non-licensed activities
of MSEZL
A. The books of account of MSEZL as at 31st March 2018 is audited and received,
considered and adopted by the shareholders in the Annual General Meeting
held on 28th September, 2018. From the audited books of account, the
financial statement has been segregated into licensed and non-licensed
portion activities.
B. The basis and method adopted for segregation of Balance sheet and Profit &
Loss account of FY 18 is consistent with the methodology followed for
segregation in the earlier tariff petitions filed for FY 16, FY 17, FY18 and FY 19
(Chapter 3 of respective ARR filing). However, where the statutory auditors
have suggested a method, which is more scientific to give a true & fair view of
presentation of MSEZL books of accounts, the same is followed for preparing
and presenting licensed portion of business activity in the P&L account and
Balance sheet.
C. The audited financial statement as at 31.03.2018 is enclosed as Annexure I.
This set of information is used for preparing and presenting the financials of
APR for FY 18 under Form A-2.
D. MSEZL has put in its best efforts to accurately bifurcate the entire business
transactions into the “Licensed” and “Non-Licensed” portion. It has all the
supporting records/documents in support of the exercise made. The
Company would be happy to provide any further information that would be
required by the Commission in this regard.
E. Besides, MSEZL has availed the services of its statutory auditor to verify and
certify the correctness of the methodology followed for segregation of
Balance sheet and the P&L pertaining to the licensed activity portion from the
overall of audited accounts of the Company for FY 18. The independent
report received from the statutory auditor is attached as Annexure II.
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In the following table, we have presented the audited figures of the Balance
sheet of the MSEZL as at 31st March 2018.
Rs. in Cr.
PARTICULARS MSEZL Audited
Figures as at 31st
March 2018
SHAREHOLDER'S FUNDS: SHARE CAPITAL 50.00 RESERVES & SURPLUS 20.82
Total 70.82 LOAN FUNDS:
LOANS FROM STATE GOVT
LOANS FROM OTHERS- SECURED 562.92 LOANS FROM OTHERS- UNSECURED
FRESH BORROWINGS FOR CAPEX
Total 562.92
CONTRIBUTIONS, GRANTS & SUBSIDIES TOWARDS
COST OF CAPITAL ASSETS 18.73
OTHER LONG TERM LIABILITIES 913.23 LONG TERM PROVISIONS 1.50 DEFERRED TAX LIABILITY 40.74
GRAND TOTAL 1607.94
APPLICATION OF FUNDS:
NET FIXED ASSETS:
a) GROSS BLOCK 1,368.29 b) LESS: ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION+AAD 95.10 c) NET FIXED ASSETS 1273.19
d) CAPITAL WORK IN PROGRESS 170.57
e) ASSETS NOT IN USE
f) DEFERRED COSTS
g) INTANGIBLE ASSETS 13.88 SUB TOTAL OF ( c) TO (g) 1,457.64
INVESTMENTS 0.09 LONG TERM LOANS AND ADVANCES – SECURITY
DEPOSIT KEPT WITH MESCOM AND OTHERS 5.21
OTHER NON-CURRENT ASSETS 26.65 OTHERS 0.50
SUB TOTAL 32.44
NET CURRENT ASSETS:
A. CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS & ADVANCES
a) INVENTORIES - CURRENT INVESTMENTS 54.87
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b) RECEIVABLES AGAINST SALE OF POWER&
OTHER RECEIVABLES 169.79
c) CASH & BANK BALANCES 24.32 d) LOANS & ADVANCES and OTHER CURRENT
ASSETS 5.31
e) SUNDRY RECEIVABLES - TOTAL OF A 254.28
B. CURRENT LIABILITIES AND PROVISIONS:
a) SECURITY DEPOSIT FROM CONSUMERS 4.06 b) BORROWINGS FOR WORKING CAPITAL - c) PAYMENTS DUE ON CAPITAL LIABILITIES 53.26 d) OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES - D 25 61.15 e) CURRENT MATURITIES OF LONG TERM DEBT 9.89 f) SUNDRY CREDITORS - g) PROVISION FOR PENSION, GRATUITY,FBF etc. 8.07 h)PROVISION FOR IT and FBT
TOTAL OF B 136.42
NET CURRENT ASSETS (A - B) 117.86 GRAND TOTAL 1,607.94
In the following table, the audited balance sheet of MSEZL as at 31st March
2018 segregated into balance sheets pertaining to licensed and Non-Licensed
activities is presented before the Hon’ble Commission.
Rs. in Crore
PARTICULARS
MSEZL
Audited
Figures as at
31st March
2018
Non-
Licensed
Activity as
at 31st
March 2018
Licensed
Activity as
at 31st
March
2018
SHAREHOLDER'S FUNDS: EQUITY SHARE CAPITAL – (INCLUDING SHARE
DEPOSIT) 50.00 50.00
EQUITY SHARE CONTRIBUTION 35.55
RESERVES & SURPLUS 20.82 23.95 (3.13) Total 70.82 73.95 32.42
LOAN FUNDS:
LOANS FROM STATE GOVT LOANS FROM OTHERS- SECURED 562.92 538.48 24.44
LOANS FROM OTHERS- UNSECURED
FRESH BORROWINGS FOR CAPEX Total 562.92 538.48 24.44
CONTRIBUTIONS, GRANTS & SUBSIDIES
TOWARDS COST OF CAPITAL ASSETS 18.73 18.73 -
OTHER LONG TERM LIABILITIES 913.23 913.23 LONG TERM PROVISIONS 1.50 1.50 - DEFERRED TAX LIABILITY 40.74 35.95 4.78
GRAND TOTAL 1,607.94 1,581.85 61.63
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APPLICATION OF FUNDS:
NET FIXED ASSETS: a) GROSS BLOCK 1,368.29 1,303.13 65.16 b)LESS:ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION+AAD 95.10 87.43 7.66 c) NET FIXED ASSETS 1,273.19 1,215.70 57.50
d) CAPITAL WORK IN PROGRESS 170.57 168.61 1.96
e) ASSETS NOT IN USE
f) DEFERRED COSTS g) INTANGIBLE ASSETS 13.88 13.88 -
SUB TOTAL OF ( c) TO (g) 1,457.64 1,398.18 59.46
INVESTMENTS 0.09 0.09 LONG TERM LOANS AND ADVANCES –
SECURITY DEPOSIT WITH MESCOM AND OTHERS 5.21 1.36 3.85
OTHER NON-CURRENT ASSETS 26.65 26.65 - OTHERS 0.50 0.50 -
SUB TOTAL 32.44 28.59 3.85
NET CURRENT ASSETS:
A. CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS & ADVANCES
a) INVENTORIES CURRENT INVESTMENTS 54.87 54.87 - b) RECEIVABLES AGAINST SALE OF POWER&
OTHER RECEIVABLE 169.79 162.58 7.21
c) CASH & BANK BALANCES 24.32 25.49 (1.17)
d) Share Contribution to Licensed Activity - 35.55 -
d) LOANS & ADVANCES and OTHER CURRENT
ASSETS 5.31 4.98 0.33
e) SUNDRY RECEIVABLES - - -
TOTAL OF A 254.28 283.47 6.37
B. CURRENT LIABILITIES AND PROVISIONS:
a) SECURITY DEPOSIT FROM CONSUMERS 4.06 - 4.06
b) BORROWINGS FOR WORKING CAPITAL - - - c) PAYMENTS DUE ON CAPITAL LIABILITIES 53.26 53.08 0.18 d) OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES - D 25 61.15 57.75 3.40 e) CURRENT MATURITIES OF LONG TERM DEBT 9.89 9.46 0.43 f) SUNDRY CREDITORS - - - g) PROVISION FOR PENSION, GRATUITY,FBF etc. 8.07 8.07 -
h)PROVISION FOR IT and FBT TOTAL OF B 136.42 128.36 8.07
NET CURRENT ASSETS (A - B) 117.86 155.11 (1.70) GRAND TOTAL 1,607.94 1,581.85 61.63
The Balance sheet for the licensed activity as at 31st March 2018 is prepared
considering the Assets viz., Gross fixed assets, CWIP & non- current and current
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assets and Liabilities viz., equity shareholders’ capital, loans & advances, non-
current and current liabilities including current Liabilities for long term debt
The method adopted for the preparation and presentation the licensed
activity balance sheet as at 31.03.2018 is detailed below.
3.0 Balance Sheet Items:
Fixed Asset The GFA position as on 31st March 2018 comprises of the followings fixed assets:
Note: In FY 18 spares such as viz., 10 KV digital insulation tester, battery bank
etc worth of Rs.0.13 Crores was purchased and put to use.
Accumulated Depreciation
The accumulated depreciation as at 31st March, 2018 for the above listed fixed
assets is Rs.7.66 Crores.
CWIP
The CWIP as at 31st March 2018 is Rs.1.96 Crores. The works being carried out
are:-
(i) Extension of 33KV distribution network using 33KV 3R*1C*630 Sq.mm and
1R*1C*240Sq.mm UG cables Rs.1.84 Crore: The UG cable of 16 KMs length was
laid to cater power supply to new consumers, for whom power is already been
sanctioned. These cables have been laid through 33 KV RMUs to render reliable
and quality power supply. The extension works is taken up in FY 18 considering
the fact that the new consumers would avail power by October 2018 and
(ii) Improvement of 11KV distribution network Rs.0.12 Crores: Towards using
11 KV UG cables in order to have stable and uninterrupted power supply.
Sl. No. Particulars Amount Rs. in Cr.
1. Leasehold Land 6.17
2. Building and structures 2.84
3. Plant and Machinery Substation Transformers,
Circuit breakers, other fixed apparatus of rating
100 MVA and below 21.27
4 Towers, Poles, fixture, overhead conductors, UG
cables and devices 33.93
5 Other items/Computers 0.07
6 Other Civil Works - Roads 0.87
MSEZL - Total 65.16
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3.1 Long Term Loans & Advances
The deposits kept with MESCOM for drawing 20 MVA power and outstanding as
at 31st March 2018 is Rs. 3.85 Crores.
3.2 Current Assets:
a. Receivables against sale of power Rs.7.21 Crore, details are as under:
i. Outstanding dues against the sale of energy in FY 18 Rs.3.30 Crores.
These receivables are mainly of the bills raised for the month of March
2018.
ii. The Hon’ble Commission through its RP order No.08/2017 dated
26th October, 2017 and confirmed in tariff order dated 14th May, 2018 for
FY 19 has concluded and directed that the FY 18 net revenue deficit of
Rs.3.91 Crore which ought to been paid by consumers and recovered in
FY 18 be recovered from the consumers. Thus, the revenue of Rs.3.91 Crore
being revenue accrued and due for collection in FY 18 is taken as
receivables against the sale of power.
b. Cash & Bank Balance: The negative cash and bank balance of Rs. (1.17)
Crores is mainly on account of FY 18 revenue accrued but not
realized/collected in FY 18 itself Rs.3.91 Crore arising out of the Hon’ble
Commission’s vide the RP No.08/2017 dated 26th October, 2017 and thus,
the cash & bank balance for power business is impacted by lesser revenue
collection. The cash/bank or funds for power business is managed to meet
the payment obligations through cash/bank balances or funds generated
from other business verticals of MSEZL.
c. Other Current Assets includes accrued interest receivable for FY 18 on
security deposit kept with MESCOM Rs.0.33 Crores.
3.3 Liabilities:
a. Deposits from Consumers: The consumer deposits as at 31st March 2018 is
Rs.4.06 Crores and is classified as a current liability.
b. Payment due on capital liabilities: The payment due to contractor for
executing the capital works as at 31st March, 2018 Rs.0.18 Crore is
considered here.
c. Other Current Liabilities of Rs.3.40 Crores as at 31st March 2018 includes the
monies withheld under contractual terms/work orders awarded towards
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licensed business activity, statutory liability payable towards TDS, interest
payable on consumer security deposits and provision for outstanding
expenses.
d. The Current maturities of long-term debt as at 31st March 2018
Rs.0.43 Crores for licensed business activity.
e. The tax liability arising out of the temporary timing difference on account of
differential depreciation rates under Income Tax Act, 1961 and CERC
notified rates is accounted as deferred tax liability and as at 31st March,
2018 the accumulated liability is Rs.4.78 Crores.
3.4 Capital Structure For Licensed Business Activity:
a) In the previous three ARR filings, we had prepared and presented the
balance sheet initial capital structure for FY 14, FY 15, FY 16, FY 17 & FY 18.
The method adopted for arriving at the debt and equity amount for a
capital investment of Rs.65.84 Crores was explained in detail in the FY 18
ARR filing from page number 22 to page number 23. The same is
recapitulated as under:
The overall D: E ratio for MSEZL was 46:54 (including cost of land)
and hence, the D: E ratio for licensed business activity is also
structured and computed on the similar basis.
The funding for capital investment of Rs.65.84 Crore is considered at
the D: E ratio of 46:54 respectively.
b) Though the D:E ratio of MSEZ licensed activity as per its Balance sheet is
46:54 as stated above, for the regulatory accounting, we have considered
capital structure at D:E ratio of 70:30 for computation of interest on capital
loan and RoE calculation for tariff fixation/determination. These
calculations are furnished in Form A1, Form A4 and Form D9 of the excel file
attached.
c) The Hon’ble Commission in its Order dated 26th October, 2017 against
RP.08/2017 for FY 18 FY 17 has considered normative D: E ratio of 70:30 as
the capital structure for approving the returns viz., interest on capital and
RoE respectively.
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d) We wish to emphasize again that the segregation of licensed activity flows
from the MSEZL statutory accounting where the debt and equity is carried
at historical actual viz., 46:54 ratio, which is reflected in the Form A2, Form
A4 and Form D9.
e) Thus, in the Balance Sheet as at 31st March 2018 – the total debt stands at
Rs.24.87 Crore (Long term debt - Rs.24.44 Crores and current maturities of
long term debt- Rs.0.43 Crores) and equity share capital is Rs.35.55 Crores.
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4. Annual Performance Review – FY 18 4.1 The Hon’ble Commission has approved a revised net ARR of Rs.62.33 Crores for
FY 18, which includes the net deficit of Rs.0.98 for FY 16 vide the order dated
26th October, 2017. Thus, excluding the deficit of Rs.0.98 Crore, allowed for
FY 16 recovery, the ARR for FY 18 would be Rs.61.35 Crore.
4.2 The present APR for FY 18 is submitted considering the actual expenditure
incurred during the year.
4.3 The Hon’ble Commission in the RP-08/2017 order dated 26.10.2017 has
approved and has allowed to carry forward the net deficit of FY 18 Rs.3.91 Crore
into the ARR for FY 19. This includes the FY 16 revenue deficit of Rs.0.60 Crore
and FY 18 revenue deficit of Rs.3.31 Crore.
4.4 The Hon’ble Commission through its tariff order dated 14th May, 2018 for
FY 19 has concluded and directed that the net revenue deficit of Rs.3.91 Crore
which ought to been paid by consumers and recovered in FY 18 be recovered
from the consumers in proportion to the actual energy consumption by the
consumers. The recovery is without any carrying cost.
4.5 Thus, the revenue of Rs.3.91 Crore being revenue accrued in FY 18 is taken as
‘Revenues from sale of power – for FY 18’. In the FY 18 APR submitted before the
Hon’ble Commission the revenue of Rs.3.91 Crore is presented in a separate line
item under “Revenue accrued” head.
4.6 As referred in chapter 3 above, the books of account of MSEZL as on 31st March
2018 is audited. Also, the standalone financial statement of MSEZL’s Licensed
Activity for FY 18 is audited and an independent audit certificate is issued by
the statutory auditors.
4.7 The independent auditor’s certificate with the segregated i.e. licensed and
Non-Licensed Activity annual financial statements for FY 18 is attached as
Annexure II.
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4.8 MSEZL is submitting its APR for FY 18 for kind consideration and approval of the
Hon’ble Commission.
4.9 The performance of APR for FY 18 is presented under the following heads:
4.4.1 Operating Performance.
4.4.2 Financial Performance.
4.4.1 Operating Performance:
a. Energy Sales:
The category wise actual sales are as follows:
Consumer Category FY 18 Energy Sales (in MUs)
HT Industrial 41.11
LT Industrial 0.33
HT Construction 0.22
LT Construction 0.14
Total 41.80
The energy sale at 41.80 MUs has increased by 2.248 times compared to FY 17
energy sales at 18.6 MUs. The energy sales were less than anticipated levels due
to cautious drawing of power from grid by one of our consumers, since their
generators are synchronized with grid. The consumer has experienced
increased power jerks caused to their generators due disruptions/grid outages
at upstream KPTCL grid resulting in production loss and hence, reduced the
load from the grid.
b. Power Purchase:
The power purchase from MESCOM at 42.19 MUs has increased by 2.276
times compared to FY 17 power purchase at 18.54 MUs.
Source Actual Energy in – MUs
MESCOM 42.19
c. Distribution Loss:
i. In FY 18 the 33KV, 11 KV consumers were provided with the following
accuracy class meters, CTs and PTs.
Sl. No. Number of consumers Accuracy class meter
1 33 KV consumers 0.2S accuracy class trivector energy
meter, CTs and 0.2 class PTs
2 11 KV consumer 0.2S accuracy class trivector energy
meter, CTs and 0.2 class PTs
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ii. As a part of the annual process to maintain the accuracy levels and
system parameters of the metering equipment, we have carried out
the calibration of the meters at all our consumers end. The calibration
was carried out by consultants Power Drive Engineers, Mangalore.
The calibration report is attached as Annexure III to the tariff petition.
Based on the review it was found that all the consumers’ meters errors
were within the permissible error limit.
iii. Also, at the IF Point – MESCOM power drawal the metering calibration
has been carried out by MESCOM. The MESCOM calibration report is
attached as Annexure III to the tariff petition.
iv. The distribution loss for FY 18 was projected and approved at 0.86% as
under:
v. However, the actual distribution for FY 18 stands at 0.93% as under:
Sl.
No.
Voltage
level
Actual Figures
Energy
purchase
at IF point
Distribution
Loss in MUs
Sales in MUs DL as % on
energy at total
IF point
1 33KV 39.15 0.36 38.79 0.85
2 11KV 2.70 0.02 2.68 0.05
3 LT 0.34 0.01 0.33 0.03
Total 42.19 0.39 41.80 0.93
vi. Thus, we request the Hon’ble Commission to allow the actual
distribution loss at 0.93% for FY 18.
Particulars FY 18
HT 33 KV loss % 0.83
HT 11 KV loss % 0.03
LT Loss % -
Total loss% 0.86
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4.4.2 Financial Performance:
The statement of profit and loss showing the actual Vs the regulatory
accounting and is as under:
Rs. in Cr.
Ref Form-
No PARTICULARS
FY 18 P&L as
per Audited
Accounts
FY 18 Regulatory
Accounting
P&L (Form A1) RR GAP
POWER PURCHASE (MU) 42.19 42.19 42.19
T1/D1 ENERGY AVAILABLE AT INTERFACE
POINTS (MU) 42.19 42.19 42.19
T2/D2 ENERGY SOLD (MU) 41.80 41.80 41.80
DISTRIBUTION LOSS (%) 0.93% 0.93% 0.93%
INCOME
T2/D2 REVENUE FROM SALE OF POWER 30.85 30.85 30.85
Add: Deficit for FY 3.91 Crore
(FY 2015-16 Rs.0.60 Crore and deficit
for FY 2017-18 Rs.3.31 Crore) has been
considered as revenue from sale of
power and allowed for recovery from
consumers, as per KERC tariff order
dated 14.05.2018
3.91 3.91 3.91
T3/D3 TARIFF SUBSIDY FOR BJ/KJ & IP SETS
T3/D3 REV SUBSIDIES & GRANTS
T4/D4 OTHER INCOME 0.36 0.36 0.36
TOTAL 35.12 35.12 35.12
EXPENDITURE
T1/D1 PURCHASE OF POWER 25.55 25.55 25.55
T5/D5 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 0.70 0.70 0.70
T6/D6 EMPLOYEES COSTS 0.41 0.41 0.41 T7/D7 ADM & GENERAL EXPENSES 0.24 0.24 0.24
T8/D8 DEPRECIATION AND RELATED DTS 2.73 2.73 2.73
T9/D9 INTEREST & FINANCE CHARGES 2.50 4.39 4.39
SUB-TOTAL 32.13 34.02 34.02
T10/D10 LESS: EXPENSES CAPITALISED:
-INTEREST & FINANCE CHARGES
CAPITALISED - - -
-OTHER EXPENSES CAPITALISED - - -
SUB-TOTAL - - -
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NOTES:
We would like to bring to the kind notice of the Hon’ble Commission the reasons for
differences in figures under expenditure item ‘Interest and Finance charges’ under
the heads ‘FY 18 P&L As per Audited Accounts’ and ‘FY 18 Regulatory accounting’.
1. ‘Interest & Finance Charges’ – The statutory auditor has considered and
certified for only for the actual interest expense of Rs.2.24 Crores and not the
normative interest portion of Rs.1.18 Crore, which is allowed and claimed as
per regulatory accounting and
2. The normative interest on working capital Rs.0.70 Crores is claimed only under
regulatory accounting interest and finance charges.
A. INCOME
4.4.2.0 Revenue from Sale of Power:
(i) In FY 18, the energy sold is 41.80 MUs and revenue recognized for the period
April 2017 to March 2018 is Rs.30.85 Crore. The summary of consumer
category wise sales and revenue is as under:
Sl.
No.
Consumer Category Energy Sold
in MUs
Revenue –
Rs. in Crores
1 HT Industrial 41.11 30.27
2 LT Industrial 0.33 0.21
3 HT Construction 0.22 0.34
4 LT Construction 0.14 0.16
41.80 30.98
5 Add: Delayed payment charges 0.01
6 Less: Net Rebate (TOD) given to
consumers
0.14
Revenue 41.80 30.85
T11/D11 OTHER DEBITS (incl. Bad debts) - - -
T12/D12 EXTRAORDINARY ITEMS
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 32.13 34.02 34.02
PROFIT (LOSS) BEFORE TAX 2.99 1.1 1.1
PROVISION FOR TAXES
Current Tax - - -
Deferred Tax 1.65 1.65 -
PROFIT (LOSS) AFTER TAX 1.34 (0.55) 1.1
T13/D13 NET PRIOR PERIOD Debits/Credits
RETURN ON EQUITY 3.03 3.03 3.03
REVENUE SURPLUS/(DEFECIT) (1.69) (3.58) (1.94)
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Revenue accrued
Revenue accrued of FY 18 carried into
FY 19 vide KERC RP Order No.08/2017
dt. 26.10.2017 and confirmed by tariff
order for FY 19 dt.14.05.2018
3.91
Total Revenue from sale of power for
FY 18
41.80 34.76
iii. The Hon’ble Commission has in FY 18 tariff order approved TOD facility for the
energy consumed by consumers. In FY 18, for the energy sales of 41.80 MUs
TOD - rebate given and penalty levied is as under:
Category of
consumers
Rebate –
Rs. in Cr
Penalty –
Rs. in Cr
Net TOD –
Rs. in Cr
A B C=A-B
HT 33 KV 1.34 1.21 0.13
HT 11 KV 0.09 0.08 0.01
Total 1.43 1.29 0.14
The rebate being more, the net TOD of Rs.0.14 Crore has impacted the
overall revenue from sale of power and contributed to lesser revenue
realization. This has impacted and affected the APR, contributing to the
overall net revenue deficit.
4.4.2.0a Other Income:
The details of other income areas under:
Sl.
No.
Details Amount
Rs. in Crore
1 Interest income on deposits
kept with MESCOM
0.33
2 Supervision charges and others 0.03
Total 0.36
B. EXPENDITURE
4.4.2.1 Power Purchase Cost:
i. We have paid MESOM at a rate of Rs.5.80/unit, being the Hon’ble
Commission approved power purchase rate for FY 18. Further, the FAC was
also charged by MESCOM from to time during FY 18 and the same is paid.
ii. We have sourced the entire power 42.19 MUs from MESCOM only.
iii. Further, the Hon’ble Commission vide the order dated 08.05.2017 while
approving the APR for FY 2015-16 had revised the power purchase cost of
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FY 2015-16 and directed MSEZL to pay the differential power purchase cost
of Rs.60 lakhs to MESCOM. MSEZL has complied with the directions of Hon’ble
Commission and has paid Rs.60 Lakhs to MESCOM on 20.03.2018.
iv. We wish to bring to the attention of the Hon’ble Commission that because of
TOD Rebate facility given to our consumers in FY 18 we have incurred an
additional power purchase cost Rs.0.14 Crore.
v. There being no TOD on the energy purchased from MESCOM we have, for
the energy purchased and sold we have incurred additional power
purchase cost in the form of TOD of Rs.0.14 Crore.
The details are as under:
Source Actual Energy in–
MUs
Power Purchase
Cost Rs. in Cr.
Average rate
Rs./kWh
MESCOM 42.19 25.55# 6.05
# includes Rs.60 lakhs paid to MESCOM as per Hon’ble Commission order dated
08.05.2017 for FY 2015-16.
# includes FAC charged by MESCOM during FY 18.
While approving the APR for FY 18, in case, the Hon’ble Commission increases
the PP cost for FY 18, we request the Hon’ble Commission, to pass orders for
recovery of the entire increase in PP cost from the consumers only, as has been
done in the previous years. Further, the increased cost payable to MESCOM
should be allowed to be reduced by Rs.0.14 Crore, as above.
4.4.2.2 O&M Expenses:
The consolidated O&M expenses comprises of (i) R&M Expense (ii) Employee
cost and (iii) A&G Expense. The approach adopted by the Hon’ble
Commission while allowing O&M expenses of Rs.1.30 Crore in ARR FY 18 is as
follows (reference Page19- Page20 of tariff order FY 18 dated 08th May, 2017):
(i) Base year and Cost: The FY 16 actual O&M expenses of Rs.1.13 Crore
was considered as the base year and cost for allowing the O&M
expenses of Rs.1.30 Crore.
(ii) Inflation index: The FY 16 base year cost of Rs.1.13 Crore was escalated
by weighted inflation index of 7.71% and efficiency factor of 0.50% to
arrive at the allowable O&M expenses for FY 18.
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(iii) Consumer growth: The increase in number of installations in FY 18 from
FY 17 to FY 18 – 100% increase, as projected, was taken note off.
However, the Hon’ble Commission was of the view that such increase
cannot be considered upfront for computation of consumer growth.
However, the Hon’ble Commission had decided to consider the same
while truing up the expenses for FY 18.
The above approach, adopted by the Hon’ble Commission, considered with
fresh set of facts and information is as under:
(i) Base year and Cost: The Hon’ble Commission has validated and trued
up APR for FY 17 vide the tariff order dated 14th May, 2018 and has
approved an O&M expenditure of Rs.1.22 Crore for FY 17.
Hence, the base year and cost would be of FY 17 O&M expenditure of
Rs.1.22 Crore.
(ii) Inflation index: The Hon’ble Commission has validated and trued up APR
for FY 17 vide the tariff order dated 08th May, 2018 and has considered
an weighted inflation index of 8.1059% for FY 17.
Hence, the weighted inflation index for calculation would be 8.1059%.
(iii) Consumer growth: The increase in number of installations in FY 18 is 100%
compared to FY 17 (FY 18 – 19 installations Vs. FY 17 – 9 installations).
Hence, the consumer growth rate- CAGR 25.99% (as calculated in Table
5 Page 20 of FY 18 tariff order) would have to be now considered.
Thus, the allowable O&M expenses for FY 18 would as under:
Particulars FY 16 FY 17 FY 18 Actual O&M
expenses
No. of installations 9 9 19 19
Consumer Growth rate-CAGR 25.99%
Weighted inflation index 7.71% 8.1059%
Base year O&M cost –
Rs. in Cr.
1.13 1.22
O&M expenses – Rs. in Crore 1.3445 1.35
The actual O&M expenses incurred for FY 18 Rs.1.35 Crore being close and
range bound to allowable O&M cost of Rs.1.3445 Crore, we request the
Hon’ble Commission to allow Rs.1.35 Crore as the O&M expense for FY 18.
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The O&M expenses comprises of the following expense:
i. R&M includes expenses like GSS outsourced manpower cost,
consumables, testing charges, servicing of electrical instruments, KPTCL
& CEIG statutory charges, inspection charges and etc.
ii. A&G expense includes expenses line insurance premium on fixed
assets of GSS, professional and technical fess, KERC annual license fee,
printing and advertisement charges and etc.
iii. Employee Cost includes the share of direct employee cost and
shared Corporate Service Employee cost.
4.4.2.3 Depreciation:
In accounting depreciation charge for FY 18, MSEZL has adopted the rates
as per Annexure III of CERC Notification 2009.
In FY 18 annual accounts, Notes 2 titled ‘significant accounting policies - on
depreciation’, it is specifically stated that depreciation charge to Profit &
Loss account on power distribution assets is as per the depreciation rates
notified by CERC.
The depreciation charge of Rs.2.73 Crore is calculation is as under:
Statement Showing Details of Depreciation Charge for FY 18
Particulars
Opening
Balance of GFA
as on 01.04.2017
Closing
Balance of
GFA as on
31.03.2018
Rate of
Deprecia
tion%
Depreciation
allowance in
Rs. Cr
Lease hold assets 6.17 6.17 - -
Licensed Activity Building-
Housing the Grid Substation 2.84 2.84 3.34% 0.09 Towers, Poles, fixture,
overhead conductors, UG
cables and devices-Package
2 33.89 33.93 5.28% 1.61 Plant and Machinery
Substation Transformers,
Circuit breakers, other fixed
apparatus of rating 100 MVA
and below 21.18 21.27 5.28% 1.00
Roads 0.87 0.87 3.34% 0.03
Other items 0.07 0.07
-
Total 65.02 65.15
2.73 Note: (i) Depreciation charge is calculated at 90% of average GFA i.e. (opening
GFA plus closing GFA)/2.
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Thus, we request the Hon’ble Commission to allow the depreciation charge of
Rs.2.73 Crore.
4.4.2.4 Interest & Finance Charges:
Interest on Loan Capital
The FY 18 interest of capital loan Rs.3.43 Crore is worked as under.
Table A
Sl.
No.
Particulars Details Remarks
1 Weighted Average rate of interest on term
loan – per annum
9% As per Table C
below
2 Average borrowing for licensed activity – Rs.
in Crores
25.01 As per Table B
below
3 Actual Interest charge for FY 18 –
Amount in Rs. in Crores (1*2)
2.25
4 Normative Interest claim on excess equity
investment in GFA – Amount in Rs. in Crores
1.18 As per Table E
below
5 Total interest claim on loan as per regulatory
accounting (3+4) – Amount in Rs. Crores.
3.43
Table B
Amount Rs. in Crore
Sl.
No.
Particulars As at
31.03.2018
As at
31.03.2017
Remarks
1 Long term capital loan 24.44 24.87 Refer Form A-2 &
Form D-9 of the
current tariff filing
2 Current maturities of long
term loan
0.43 0.28 Refer Form A-2 &
Form D-9 of the
current tariff filing
3 Total Outstanding 24.87 25.15
4 Average Borrowings 25.01
The Weighted Average Interest on term Loans of MSEZL for FY 18 is as under:
Table C
Sl.
No.
Particulars Details Remarks
1 Interest on Term loan Paid
(A) - Amount in Rs.
51,78,68,376
Refer ‘Cash flow statement’ in
Annual Financial Statements
– Annexure II
2 Average Borrowings –
Amount in Rs.
5,759,561,026 Refer Table D, below
3 Weighted Average rate of
interest on term loan – per
annum (1/2*100) for FY 18
9%
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Table D Amount in Rs.
Sl.
No.
Particulars As at
31.03.2018
As at
31.03.2017
Remarks
1 Long term capital
loan
5,728,071,409 5,791,050,643 Refer Annexure I – Note
22
2 Average Borrowings 5,759,561,026
In connection with the interest claim of Rs.2.25 Crore, we would like to draw the
attention of the Hon’ble Commission to the following points:-
a) The interest on loan capital is computed based on the weighted average
rate of interest for FY 18 i.e.9% p.a. (Table C).
b) The quantitative details in Table C and Table D are based on the MSEZL
audited annual accounts for FY 18, which is attached as Annexure I.
c) The loan outstanding for licensed activity is based on licensed activities
average of opening and closing loan balances, as admitted [in Form A2 and
Form D9] by the Hon’ble Commission in the earlier years ARR and tariff
petitions. Accordingly, the average loan balance for FY 18 works out to
Rs.25.01 Crores (Table B).
d) There are no fresh/new loans considered for licensed activity business in FY 18.
e) The existing loan balances in Balance sheet for licensed activity is based on
debt balances at 46% (Refer Para 3.4 in Chapter 3) and interest as computed
above on average debt balance of 46% i.e.Rs.25.01 Crore works to Rs.2.25
Crore.
Normative Interest on Loan Capital: Calculation
The clause 3.6 of KERC (Terms and Conditions for Determination of Tariff for
Distribution and Retail sale of Electricity) Regulations, 2006 considers and allows
the equity amount in excess of 30% GFA as being used to finance the
acquisition of assets and allows interest thereof. The following are the workings
for normative interest claim on excess equity capital.
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Table E
Sl.
No.
Particulars Amount in
Rs. Crores
Remarks
1 Normative debt outstanding as at
01.04.2017 – Rs. in Crores
13.12 Refer D-9 for FY 18 of
the current tariff filing
2 Normative debt outstanding as at
31.03.2018 – Rs. in Crores
12.97 Refer D-9 for FY 18 of
the current tariff filing
3 Average debt balance (1+2)/2 – Rs.
in Crores
13.045
4 Weighted average rate of interest
on term loan – per annum
9%
5 Normative interest on excess equity
investment – Rs. in Crores
1.18 Refer D-9 for FY 19 of
the current tariff filing
Normative Interest on Working Capital:
A calculation table showing the normative interest on working capital claim is
as under.
Sl.
No.
Parameters Calculation Normative O&M
claimed
1 Operation and maintenance for one
month – Rs.1.35 Cr for FY 18 as per
APR
Rs.1.35 Cr/12
Months
Rs.0.11 Cr
2 Spares at 1% on GFA at the
beginning of the year – GFA as at
01.04.2017 is Rs.65.03 Crore
Rs.65.03 Cr * 1% Rs.0.65 Cr
3 Receivables equivalent to two
months average billing – Revenue for
FY 18 Rs.30.85 Cr
(Rs.30.85 Cr*2
Months)/12
Months –
Rs.5.14 Cr
4 Total working capital requirement - A Rs.5.90 Cr
5 RBI base as on 01.04.2017 plus 250
basis points - B
12%
6 Normative working capital
claimed(A*B)
Rs.0.70 Cr
Interest on Consumers Deposits:
i. Interest on consumers deposit Rs. 0.26 Crore is calculated as per the KERC
(Interest on Security Deposits) Regulations, 2005. The details are as under:
Sl.
No.
Amount of
security deposit
outstanding as at
31.03.2018
Period Interest @
*6.75% p.a
Remarks
1 Rs.3,64,84,565 365 days Rs.0.25 Cr Total amount of
deposit as on
01.04.2017
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2 Rs.40,80,955 Proportionate period Rs.0.01 Cr Deposit amount
accepted during FY 18
3 Rs.4,05,65,520 Rs.0.26 Cr
ii. The bank rate as on 01.04.2017 is 6.75% per annum.
iii. The interest on consumers deposit Rs.0.26 Crore is charged to P&L
account and also, a provision for interest payable in made FY 18 audited
books of account.
Thus, we request the Hon’ble Commission to allow us the actual Interest on
consumers’ deposits of Rs.0.26 Cr for FY 18.
The statement on summary of interest and finance charge is as under:
Table F
Amount in Rs. Crores
Sl.
No.
Interest and finance charges FY 18 P&L
as per
Audited
Accounts
FY 18 Regulatory accounting
P&L Revenue GAP
1 Interest on loan capital - at
actual
2.24 2.25 2.25
2 Normative Interest on excess
equity investment in GFA
- 1.18 1.18
3 Normative Interest on working
capital
- 0.70 0.70
4 Interest on consumers deposit 0.26 0.26 0.26
Total 2.50 4.39 4.39
4.4.2.5 Tax Expense:
i. The deferred tax liability arising out of difference in rates of depreciation
under Income Tax Act, 1961 and CERC notified rates for licensed activity
assets is recognized as deferred tax liability and provision is made for Rs.1.65
Crores for FY 18.
ii. We request the Hon’ble Commission to kindly take note of the deferred tax
liability for FY 18.
Deferred tax liability –
Provided in books of accounts
Rs. 1.65 in
Crore
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iii. Further, we would like to bring to the kind attention of the Hon’ble
Commission that since the deferred tax liability is only a charge on P&L
statement and does not represent actual outgo of tax in FY 18.
Thus, the charge of deferred tax Rs.1.65 Crore is not considered for arriving at
the Revenue deficit of FY 18 and hence, the deferred tax is not proposed for
recovery from the consumers.
4.4.2.6 Return on Equity:
The clause 3.9 of KERC (Terms and Conditions for Determination of Tariff for
Distribution and Retail sale of Electricity) Regulations, 2006 considers and allows
RoE restricting to 30% GFA.
For APR FY 18 the RoE is worked out on normative equity of 30% on GFA as on
31.03.2018 i.e.Rs.65.16 Crores.
We request the Hon’ble Commission to allow us the RoE of Rs.3.03 Crore for
FY 18.
4.10 As per the above item-wise submissions of revenue and expenditure for FY 18
the revenue deficit of FY 18 stands at Rs.1.94 Crores.
4.11 SUMMARY: APR for FY 18
a) MSEZL has managed the power distribution business within the efficiency
parameters set by the Hon’ble Commission in the approved tariff. The Hon’ble
Commission has allowed an ARR (for FY 18) – Controllable expenses of Rs.11.86
Crores against which MSEZL has incurred and is claiming a controllable expense
of Rs.11.14 Crores.
b) In FY 18, we have given a total rebate of Rs.1.43 Cr and also levied total
penalty of Rs.1.29 Cr. The rebate being more by Rs.0.14 Crore (Rs.1.43 Cr minus
STATEMENT SHOWING DETAILS OF RoE FOR FY 18
Particulars
Amount
Rs. in Cr
The actual equity share capital as on 31.03.2018 is 35.55
Equity Share Capital as per KERC norms – GFA as at
31.03.2018 is Rs.65.16 Crore * 30%, normative equity 19.509
RoE @ 15.5% 3.03
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Rs.1.29 Cr) has impacted the overall revenue from sale of power and
contributed to lower revenue realization. This has affected our APR for FY 18
and is one of the reasons contributing to the overall net revenue deficit.
c) The Hon’ble Commission vide order dated 08.05.2017 while approving the APR
for FY 2015-16 had revised the power purchase cost of FY 2015-16 and directed
us to pay the differential power purchase cost of Rs.60 lakhs to MESCOM.
MSEZL had paid Rs.60 Lakhs to MESCOM on 20.03.2018 and is included in the
power purchase cost.(Refer Form D1 and para 4.4.2.1 above).
d) The FY 2015-16 power purchase cost of Rs.60 lakhs, being a direct and
uncontrollable cost, is allowed by the Hon’ble Commission vide its RP order
dated 26th October, 2017 and tariff order dated 14th May, 2018 for recovery from
consumers in FY 19.
e) The additional power purchase cost of Rs.60 lakhs being paid in FY 18 is allowed
for recovery in FY 19 only and hence, there being no corresponding collection
in FY 18 it has affected and contributed to the FY 18 cash deficit.
f) The FY 18 net revenue deficit of Rs.1.94 Crores is after considering the recovery
of Rs.3.91 Cr pertaining to FY 18 revenue.
4.12 Proposal for Recovery of FY 18 revenue deficit of Rs.1.94 Crores:
The power distribution business is experiencing an increase in demand
especially from new consumers and hence, we expect the business
parameters to register a strong and robust growth in the form of energy sales.
Overall, considering the business of our consumers as paramount, we propose
for the recovery of FY 18 revenue deficit of Rs.1.94 Crores as under:
Sl.
No.
Particulars Amount in
Rs. Crores
Remarks
1 Un controllable cost:
Revenue shortfall on
account of TOD
Collections
0.14 The revenue shortfall on account of
energy purchase (arising due to TOD) to
be fully proposed for recovery.
2 RoE gap 1.80 The balance revenue deficit of Rs.1.80
Crore is fully foregone.
Total 1.94
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Uncontrollable Cost – Power Purchase cost:
If the Hon’ble Commission upon truing up the power purchase cost for FY 18,
approves any increase and directs MSEZL to pay to MESCOM, the entire increase
power purchase cost then, should be allowed to be recovered from the consumers
fully as is being done in the past.
Also, the uncontrollable cost – revenue shortfall on account of TOD facility being a
direct cost should be allowed for recovery fully:
a. Either through recovery in the ARR of FY 20, as expenditure.
OR
b. As an adjustment to the increase, if any, in the FY 18 power purchase cost.
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5. Revised Estimates for FY 19
A. The revised ARR for FY 19 is as under:
Rs. in Cr.
Particulars Approved ARR
Provisional
ARR
Power Purchase in MUs 45.32 42.64 Sales in MUs 44.69 42.18 Distribution Loss (%) 1.47% 1.08% Power Purchase 26.90 25.35
FY 17 power purchase cost paid as per tariff order
dt.14.05.2018 – Rs.0.61 Cr Less: Gap in revenue for FY 17(APR) allowed for recovery in FY 19 ARR (Rs.0.40 Cr)
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0.21
O&M Expenses 1.45 1.46 Depreciation 2.75 2.81 Interest on capital loan (2) 3.20 3.17 Int. On Working capital 0.70 0.71 Int. On consumer security deposit 0.22 0.24 RoE 3.02 3.03 Gap in revenue for FY 17 (APR) 0.40 -
Less: Other income (0.40) (0.24)
Total Net ARR 38.24 36.73
Expected Revenue from charges/tariff 33.04
Revenue Deficit 3.69
1) The approved ARR cost stack up is based on the Hon’ble Commission’s
tariff order dated 14th May, 2018.
2) The Hon’ble Commission vide its tariff order dated 14th May 2018 for
FY 19 trued up the APR for FY 17 and directed us to pay Rs.0.61 Crores
towards revised power purchase of FY 17 to MESCOM and the same
was paid to MESCOM on 25.06.2018.
3) The Hon’ble Commission had trued up the FY 17 APR and allowed to
carry forward only net APR of Rs.0.40 Cr (Rs.0.60 Cr increase in PP cost
minus the Rs.0.20 Cr decrease in O&M cost) into the ARR of FY 18.
4) The estimated total energy sales of 42.18 MUs are based on actual
energy consumption pattern upto October 2018.
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5) Capitalization of capex works Rs.1.96 Crore: The Chief Electrical
Inspector to Government of Karnataka has approved the system for
commissioning of 33 KV lines/cables w.e.f.04 July, 2018. Accordingly,
the capex works of Rs.1.96 Crore is capitalized in books of accounts
and depreciation, RoE and interest on debt loan relating to the asset
capitalization is claimed.
B. After the closure of the accounts for FY 19, the Company would be in a
position to know the exact gap. The management of MSEZL would then
examine the financial impact of this on the various stake holders and come
back to the Hon’ble Commission with the true up application, for a decision
on the recovery of the revenue gap. MSEZL considers the interest of its
consumers as paramount and would like to minimize the impact of any
increases, if it can be mitigated by the efforts required from it.
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6. Sales Forecast
6.1 MSEZL has developed multi product SEZ (MSEZ) over an area of 1620acres.
Currently, the combined contracted demand of 27 MVA is from the following
mix of consumers:
i. The contracted demand from the existing consumers i.e. who have already
commenced their operations is 16.45 MVA.
ii. Further, we have sanctioned power of 10.55 MVA to four new consumers
i.e. consumers who are in various stages of construction. These consumers
are expected to draw energy starting FY 20.
6.2 The five year demand/sales projections, based on the current information, is as
under:
i. The basis of projections:
a) Existing consumers, who have commenced their production process:
The daily average energy consumption pattern in FY 17 and FY 18 is
analyzed for understanding these consumers energy requirement.
Accordingly, the actual energy sales made in FY 17 and provisional energy
estimation of FY 18 is together considered for determining the projected
energy sales for FY 20.
b) New Consumers, who are yet to commence production:
The consumers have projected their likely construction activity in FY 20 and
also their energy requirement. We have considered their projections to
estimate the projected energy sales in FY 20.
c) In respect of sales estimation for FY 21, FY 22, FY 23 and FY 24 we have
made estimation based on FY 20 energy sales estimation.
d) Also, we have considered the incremental increase in energy requirement
from new consumers, whom we believe would be firmly into full production
phase.
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ii. Table A – Year wise demand and sales projections:
Sl.
No.
Year No of
Consumers
Demand in
MVA
Energy in
MUs
1 FY 20 23 27 50.54
2 FY 21 23 29 56.17
3 FY 22 23 32 59.63
4 FY 23 23 34.5 63.72
5 FY 24 23 37 65.47
iii. Table B- Category wise demand and sales projections:
Sl.
No.
Type of
consumer
category
FY 20 FY 21 FY 22 FY 23 FY 24
MVA MUs MVA MUs MVA MUs MVA MUs MVA MUs
1 HT Industrial
– 33 KV
21.5 45.92 23.5 52.10 27.49 55.56 29.99 59.65 32.49 61.4
2 HT Industrial
– 11 KV
4.35 3.67 5.35 3.67 4.36 3.67 4.36 3.67 4.36 3.67
3 HT
Construction
1 0.55 - - - - - - - -
4 LT Industrial 0.15 0.40 0.15 0.40 0.15 0.40 0.15 0.40 0.15 0.40
5 Total 27 50.54 29 56.17 32 59.63 34.5 63.72 37 65.47
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7. Capital Investment Plan
7.1 We have completed the extension of distribution network for arranging power
supply to all the consumers who have requested for power and taken up
construction in their premises to avail power.
7.2 However, during the MYT control period if any new consumers intend to set up
industry in MSEZ (which cannot be now envisaged) and apply for power, we
would have to incur capital expenditure to extend distribution networks for
rendering power supply. Any such future capital expenditure will be brought to
the notice of the Hon’ble Commission in the respective year’s tariff filing.
7.3 Based on the present consumers load growth and energy requirement it is
proposed to augment grid station capacity during FY 22 and complete the work
in FY 23. This would be necessitated as existing 40 MVA transformer would be fully
loaded by FY 22 and a new 20 MVA transformer may have to be provided.
7.4 The details of capex is as under:
Rs. in Cr
Sl.
No. Description of work
Amount of capex
FY 22 FY 23
1
Augmentation of 110/33/11KV substation
–GSS-03 by providing additional
20MVA,110/33KV power transformer and
other connected equipments
1.25 1.25
7.5 Any major replacement of an asset, if any taken up during the year as part of
substation operations would be considered for capex and brought before the
attention of the Hon’ble Commission.
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8. Distribution Loss Trajectory
8.1 Current Profile of Distribution Loss:
Distribution loss in electrical network comprises of technical loss and
commercial loss. In view of the fact that the distribution system of MSEZL is very
compact and confined to an area of about 1638Acres only and there are only
limited numbers of consumers, thereby there is no scope for the occurrence of
commercial loss. Power to all the consumers of MSEZL is catered from 2X20MVA,
110/33/11KV Substation (GSS-03) which is located almost at the load centre of
MSEZL, there by the voltage drops and power loss occurring in the distribution
system is bare minimum. MSEZL has also taken care to provide adequate size
cables to all the distribution feeders and distribution network connected
various 33KV and 11KV RMUs further to minimise the voltage drops and power
loss occurring in the distribution system.
8.2 Distribution Loss Calculation:
i. The distribution loss for the energy input recorded at various voltage levels at
the respective IF points and energy recorded at consumers end in FY 18 and
April 18 to October 18 is as under:
Particulars FY 18 April 18 – Oct 18
Sales in
MUs
Loss in
MUs
Loss in % Sales in
MUs
Loss in
MUs
Loss in %
33KV loss % 38.79 0.36 0.85 22.94 0.19 0.76
11KV loss % 2.68 0.02 0.05 2.09 0.06 0.22
LT loss % 0.33 0.01 0.03 0.35 0.003 0.01
Total Loss % 41.80 0.39 0.93 25.38 0.25 0.99
ii. During the above periods, the same consumers with the same distribution
network configuration were availing power with the same consumption
patterns and hence, the average loss recorded during the period is 0.96%.
iii. We have based for determination of expected distribution loss % in the MYT
control period we have considered (a) the above base distribution loss
0.96% and (b) expected growth in energy sales and extension of distribution
network.
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8.3 The voltage wise and year wise distribution loss is as under:
i. Table A
Particulars FY 20 FY 21 FY 22 FY 23 FY 24
33KV loss % 0.83 0.90 0.90 0.99 0.99
11KV loss % 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30
LT loss % 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02
Total Loss % 1.15 1.21 1.21 1.31 1.31
ii. Basis of Determination:
FY 20: We are expecting four new consumers to get connected to the gird
with estimated contract demand of 10.55 MVA and energy requirement of
4.25 MUs. These new consumers are connected to grid with 3RX630Sq.mm,
33KV UG cable of 4.6Kms length and 3CX240Sq.mm, 33KV UG cable of
2.5KMs length. Considering (i) the base distribution loss and (ii) additional
distribution network and energy delivered to these new consumers we
have determined a total distribution loss of 1.15%.
FY 21: We are expecting a construction category consumer to get
permanent power supply and connect to the grid with estimated contract
demand of 1.25 MVA and energy requirement of 2.25 MUs and would be
connected to the grid 3CX240Sq.mm, 33KV UG cable of 500Mtrs. We
expect the additional loss from this consumer to be at 0.05% and we have
considered a total distribution loss of 1.21%.
FY 22: With the same consumers with the same distribution network
configuration were availing powers with the same consumption patterns as
of FY 21 we expect the distribution loss to be at 1.21% only.
FY 23 & FY 24: We are anticipating the consumers to step up their
consumption from the present levels and for which we may need to install
one number of additional 20 MVA, 110/33KV power transformer. Thus, we
have considered a total distribution loss at 1.31%
Note: The detailed computation of voltage wise loss as part of energy flow
diagram is shown in D19
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9. Power Procurement Plan
9.1 As at the date of filing this tariff application, MSEZL has not identified any
sources for supply of power other than MESCOM. However, from the view of
five year perspective plan we may explore a reliable and cost efficient power
procurement plan after (i) weighing the pros and cons of alternate sources (ii)
upon concretizing the same, we would approach and place it for necessary
approval before this Hon’ble Commission.
9.2 The five year power requirement, based on the current information, is as under:
i. The statement showing details of energy requirement is as under.
Table A
Sl.
No.
Particulars FY 20 FY 21 FY 22 FY 23 FY 24
1 Energy demand -
in MVA
27 29 32 34.5 37
2 Energy Sales - in
MUs
51.13 56.86 60.36 64.57 66.34
3 Distribution loss – in
%
1.15% 1.21% 1.21% 1.31% 1.31%
4 Energy
Requirement – in
MUs
50.54 56.17 59.63 63.72 65.47
ii. The statement details of cost of power purchase is as under:
Table B
Statement Showing Details of Power Purchase Cost for MYT FY 20 – FY 24
Year Sales in
MUs
Distribution
Loss in %
Energy at IF
point in MU
PP rate at IF
point Rs. per unit
Total power purchase
Cost Rs. in Cr
FY 20 50.54 1.15 51.13 5.936 30.35
FY 21 56.17 1.21 56.86 5.936 33.75
FY 22 59.63 1.21 60.36 5.936 35.83
FY 23 63.72 1.31 64.57 5.936 38.33
FY 24 65.47 1.31 66.34 5.936 39.38
iii. The Hon’ble Commission has for FY 19 approved a power purchase rate from
MESCOM at Rs.5.936/unit considering the overall power purchase cost for
the State of Karnataka. Since we do not have the wherewithal to determine
such cost structure, we could not factor the possible increase/decrease in PP
rate and hence, the FY 19 PP rate/unit itself is taken to calculate the PP cost
for the period five year period.
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iv. The FAC charged form time to time, by MESCOM, are not factored while
considering the PP rate since these rates are approved by the Hon’ble
Commission for each quarter and also vary from quarter to quarter.
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10. MYT Filing Common Issues
10.1 Segregation of fixed assets – Methodology followed
The capital expenditure booked is clearly identifiable as per the general ledger
heads maintained by the Company. Voltage class wise segregation of fixed
assets except land, buildings and civil works is made based on the exact nature
and type of fixed asset. In respect of land, building and civil works it is
apportioned at 60% for 33 KV and 40% for 11 KV based on their use.
Since, the licensed activity assets are capitalized in FY 16, which is also the first
full year of commercial operations segregation percentage of FY 16 is
considered for all the years prepared and presented in ARR.
Following table shows the composition of fixed assets for FY 17.
Sl.
No.
Asset Type 33 KV 11 KV LT Retail
Supply
1 Leasehold Land 3.70 2.47 0.00 0.00
2 Building and civil works 2.23 1.49 0.00 0.00
3 Plant & Machinery 35.08 22.08 0.00 0.00
4 Vehicles 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
5 Furniture’s & Fixtures 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
6 Office Equipments 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
7 Other Items 0.04 0.03 0.00 0.00
Total 41.06 26.06 0.00 0.00
Percentage 58% 42% 0% 0%
10.2 Apportionment of expense – Methodology followed
Forum of Regulators had commissioned a study on “Standardization of
Regulatory Accounts”. The consultants have submitted their final report in 2012
(which is available in the FOR website). As per their recommendation,
segregation of distribution business ARR into Wires business and supply business
can be done as follows till such time the respective Electricity Regulatory
Commissions review and customize the allocation ratios as proposed by the
distribution licensed, depending on the cost structure of the respective
licensed.
“Wires Business is the business of owning and operating of the distribution
system, while Retail Supply Business is the business of procuring the requisite
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power through long term, medium-term, and short-term power purchase
contracts for supplying to its consumers.
1. In case the appropriate Commission has specified the basis of allocation of
expenses between Wires Business and Retail Supply Business in the notified Tariff
Regulations, the same shall be considered for allocation of the expenses of the
Distribution License.
2. In case the notified Tariff Regulations do not specify any basis for allocation of
expenses between Wires Business and Retail Supply Business, the Distribution
License shall follow a consistent basis of allocation ratios for apportionment of
different components of Distribution ARR into Wires Business and Supply
Business, after approval of the same by the appropriate Commission. The
allocation ratios on which the different components of Distribution ARR may be
apportioned are listed below. However, these allocation ratios may be
reviewed and customised, depending on the cost structure of the respective
Distribution License.
a. “Power Purchase/Transmission/SLDC Expenses – All these expenses relate to the
Supply Business. Therefore, these should be allocated to Supply Business ARR.
b. Employee Expenses: Direct employees for Wires Business and Supply Business
should be identified first and Employee Expenses related to these direct
employees should be allocated to respective businesses. Thereafter, all
common Employee Expenses relating to employees working for both the
businesses can be apportioned between Wires Business and Supply Business
using the allocation principles discussed for apportionment of common
Employee Expenses. However, till the time the segregation is complete, the
Distribution Licensed may apportion the Employee Expenses between Wires
Business and Supply Business using an appropriate ratio. Since more employees
are employed for Wires Business and the employees who work for Supply
Business are lower as compared to Wires Business, the proportion of employee
cost allocated to Wires business should be higher than the proportion allocated
to Supply business (say, 60:40, or 70:30).
c. Repair and Maintenance Expenses: Cost of spares, fuel etc. and cost of
services related to wires business and supply business need to be separately
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recorded. Thus all direct R&M Expenses related to Wires Business and Supply
Business should be allocated to the respective businesses. Thereafter all
common R&M expenses can be apportioned between Wires Business and
Supply Business using the allocation principles discussed for apportionment of
common R&M Expenses. However, until the time the segregation is complete,
the Distribution License may apportion the R&M Expenses between Wires
Business and Supply Business in the ratio 90:10.
d. Administration and General Expenses: All expenses like rents, electricity
charges, water charges, internet charges, office upkeep, insurance charges
etc. relating to offices for distribution business should be allocated to Supply
Business, while that relating to distribution sub-stations/receiving stations should
be allocated To Wires Business. Rates and taxes, Freight, and other purchase
related expenses need to be allocated based on the goods purchased –
whether for Wires Business or for Supply Business. All other A&G expenses, which
are common to both Wires Business and Supply Business, can be apportioned
using the allocation principles discussed for apportionment of common A&G
Expenses. However, until the time the segregation is complete, the Distribution
License may apportion the A&G Expenses using the ratio 50:50.
e. Depreciation: Major portion of assets of Distribution License would be relating to
Wire Business, as sub-stations, HT and LT lines are for wheeling of electricity. Only
the service connections and consumer meters, which are in the books of
Distribution license, should be allocated to Supply Business. Thus if asset class
wise break up of assets relating to Wires Business and Supply Business are
available, then depreciation relating to direct assets of Wires Business and
direct assets of Supply Business should be allocated to respective businesses.
Depreciation on any common asset, if any can be apportioned between Wires
Business and Supply Business using the allocation principles discussed for
apportionment of common depreciation. However, if only the overall asset
break-up between Wires business and Supply business is available, then the
depreciation has to be apportioned in the same ratio. Until the time the
segregation is complete, the Distribution License may apportion depreciation
for distribution business in the ratio 90:10.
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f. Interest on Loans: All new loans availed by the License should be separate for
Wires Business and Supply Business, based on the funding of the assets for Wires
Business and Supply Business. In this way, interest on loans for Wires Business and
Supply Business will be clearly identifiable and these should be allocated to
respective businesses. Other interest charges, which are common to both Wires
Business and Supply Business, should be apportioned using the allocation
principles discussed for apportionment of common Interest and Finance
Expenses. However, till the time the segregation is complete, the Distribution
License may apportion interest on loans between Wires Business and Supply
Business in the ratio 90:10.
g. Interest on Working Capital: All new Working Capital loans availed by the
Distribution License should be separate for Wires Business and Supply Business. In
this way, interest on Working Capital loans for Wires Business and Supply Business
will be clearly identifiable and these should be allocated to respective
businesses. Other interest on Working Capital which is common to both Wires
Business and Supply Business can be apportioned using the ratio 10:90, as major
portion of Working Capital loans belongs to supply business.
h. Interest on Security Deposit: Security deposits are collected by Distribution
License from the consumers for supplying electricity to them; hence, the interest
on Security Deposits should be allocated entirely to the Supply Business.
i. Provision for Bad Debts: Major part of bad debts relates to supply business.
However, as it is not exactly possible to separate the bad debts between Wires
Business and Supply Business, these expenses, if any can be apportioned
between Wires Business and Supply Business using the ratio 10:90.
j. Return on Equity: RoE for both the businesses should be allowed based on the
Equity invested separately for both the functions. Common RoE, if any should
be apportioned between Wires Business and Supply Business using the
allocation principles discussed for apportionment of common RoE. In case
equity invested for both the functions cannot be segregated clearly or till the
time the segregation is complete, RoE can be apportioned between Wires
Business and Supply Business using the proportion of GFA between Wires
Business and Supply Business or using a suitable ratio, say 90:10.
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k. Income Tax: Tax is a function of profit earned, i.e. return of a business, therefore,
it should be apportioned on the basis of RoE related to Wires Business and
Supply Business, as discussed for apportionment of Income Tax.
l. Non-Tariff Income: Non-Tariff Income resulting from meter rent, delayed
payment charges, service connection charges etc. should be allocated to
Supply Business, while income resulting from sale of scrap etc. should be
allocated to Wires Business. Other common items of Non-tariff Income, if any
can be apportioned using the allocation principles discussed for
apportionment of revenues. However, till the time the segregation is complete,
the Distribution License may apportion the Non-Tariff Income between Wires
Business and Supply Business using the ratio 10:90.”
Based on the above recommendations, pending a detailed study, we have
used the following ratio for allocation of costs.
Allocation of expenses within the wires business is made as under: -
Segregation of percentage with in wires business
Sl. No. Description 33 KV 11 KV LT Total
1 R&M expenses 55% 35% 0% 90%
2 Employee cost 43% 27% 0% 70%
3 A&G expenses 31% 19% 0% 50%
4 Depreciation 55% 35% 0% 90%
5 Interest on Loans 55% 35% 0% 90%
6 Interest on working capital 6% 4% 0% 10%
7 Provision of bad debts 6% 4% 0% 10%
8 RoE 55% 35% 0% 90%
9 Non- tariff income 6% 4% 0% 10%
Allocation ratios proposed between wires and supply business Sl.
No. Description Wires
business Supply
business Total %
1 Power purchase cost 0% 100% 100%
2 R&M expenses 90% 10% 100%
3 Employee cost 70% 30% 100%
4 A&G expenses 50% 50% 100%
5 Depreciation 90% 10% 100%
6 Interest on Loans 90% 10% 100%
7 Interest on consumer security deposit 0% 100% 100%
8 Interest on working capital 10% 90% 100%
9 Provision of bad debts 10% 90% 100%
10 RoE 90% 10% 100% 11 Non- tariff income 10% 90% 100%
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Regulatory environment where all the income and expenses are trued up to
actual (except a few items like O&M costs which are allowed as per
indexation, distribution loss levels limited to approved loss %), scope achieving
higher gains are limited. However, MSEZL proposes to share the gains and losses
equally with its consumers.
10.3 Proposals for efficiency parameter targets
Since HT consumers constitute a significant portion of network, MSEZL would
endeavor to achieve the prescribed standards of reliability and quality
parameters. The regulatory reporting requirements of KERC would be complied
by MSEZL by providing technical and financial data/information from time to
time.
10.4 Proposals for rewarding efficiency in performance
We request Hon’ble Commission to issue necessary guidelines in this regard.
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Distribution percentage with in wires business
Sl.
No. Description 33 KV 11 KV LT Total
1 R&M expenses 61% 39% 0% 100%
2 Employee cost 61% 39% 0% 100%
3 A&G expenses 61% 39% 0% 100%
4 Depreciation 61% 39% 0% 100%
5 Interest on Loans 61% 39% 0% 100%
6 Interest on working cap. 61% 39% 0% 100%
7 Provision of bad debts 61% 39% 0% 100%
8 RoE 61% 39% 0% 100%
9 Non- tariff income 61% 39% 0% 100%
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11. ARR for Distribution Wires & Supply Busi